We’re proud to show our recap from NeoCon 2010 including words from Ray Anderson, David Oakey and Andries Botha.
How are you getting Off Oil? See what measures our friends from NeoCon 2010 are taking to achieve a more sustainable world.
“It’s become cheaper to do the right thing.” Preeminent environmental consultant John Picard talks emerging sustainability trends at NeoCon 2010.
Director of Sustainable Strategy Melissa Vernon explains how the use of Life Cycle Assessment changes our company and product strategy.
“This is the year that we could connect all the dots.” Creative Director Robert Valentine discusses our inspirations for our Memphis products.
How Has the Recession Affected Design & Designers?
At this year’s NeoCon World’s Trade Fair in Chicago, we asked several industry leaders and other attendees the question, “How has the recession affected design and designers?”
Here are their answers and post-recession trends:
“Efficiency, proactivity and authenticity.”
John Picard, Environmental Designer & Consultant
“We’re focused more upon our creativity.”
D.B. Kim, Designer
“Thank you for color!”
Kathleen Vick, officeinsight
“Sustainability and minimalism are the most significant design trends coming out of the recession.”
@AyshaZayyad
“The most important post recession design trend is efficiency of resources.”
@JusCallMeKL
“The most important post recession trends are flexible spaces, bright colors and authenticity.”
@StraczynskiEdit
“Integration of technology is the most significant post recession trend.”
@kristynivey_com
“The most significant post recession trend is high end being pushed to the middle, emphasize value.”
Melissa McGuire of @FCNewsmag
“Modular design and flexibility are important post recession trends.”
@jandilicious
“Organic design and technology are two of the most important post recession trends.”
@ArchNUPE
“The recession has forced us to think outside the box and be more creative.”
@vollfinteriors
“Condensed workplaces & new technologies emerged from the recession.”
@hern_jenn
“Sustainability is the most significant post recession trend.”
@sonoGK
“Collaboration and efficiency are most important.”
@johncantrell
“Making the most of less.”
Paige McGarrey of @AzureMagazine
“Sustainability - demonstrate long life.”
Susan Cohen of @todaysfacility
“All eyes are on sustainability.”
Jen Day @IIDA_HQ
“We’re going back to the basics.”
@_Rebecca_M of @designerpages
“Green.”
@AngeliExists
“Innovation.”
Penny Bonda @Interior_Design
“The biggest post recession design trend is doing good for the environment.”
@Brookie1424
What do you think? Take our poll to give us your opinion of the most important post-recession trend affecting design and designers:
Mindy O’ Gara introduces the AxTile Too product set from InterfaceFlor
Description
AxTile Too, offering gorgeous saturated color and pattern in varying scales across the floor, is a jaw dropping beauty. And, in the ever efficient AxTile Too, InterfaceFLOR takes the concept of i2 to a whole new level.
Designer
David Oakey collaborates with InterfaceFLOR. Passionate about sustainability & consistently incorporating it into process, product and people; he is an inspiration to architects and designers around the world.
Functionality
AxTile Too modular carpet tile’s non directional, glue-free installation is faster than traditional installations and simplifies selective replacement, removal & recycling. And its durable construction is built to last.
Flexibility
AxTile Too takes patterning to a new level by mixing patterns and colors in varying scales for a unique continuous floor with mergeable dye lots that provide the ultimate in selective replacement and appearance retention.
Quality/Durability
Durability, long-term appearance retention, superior colorfastness and stain resistance set AxTile Too apart. And, its modular backing system prevents backing separation, edge ravel and rippling.
Environmental Sustainability
AxTile Too is climate neutral; made with post-consumer content fiber and optional post-consumer content backing resulting from our carpet recycling program; and is made to last, a core tenet of sustainable design.
Aesthetics/Style
The AxTile Too Collection’s patterns range from traditional to contemporary with small and large-scale patterns that can be colored to create a bold or soothing aesthetic. It’s eye-popping beauty at your feet.
Innovation
AxTile Too is created using a unique process that results in clear color and crisp patterning never before seen in a solution dyed carpet. And, it takes our i2 non-directional design platform to a new level.
Pricing
Most AxTile Too will be available at around $28 per square yard.
